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Key Features:
• Uniform Structure: Each template includes clearly defined sections for job steps, potential hazards, risk matrices, control measures, and emergency procedures.
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• Regulatory Compliance: Built to align with Australia’s WHS legislation and Codes of Practice, these templates include guidance notes and reference links to help you stay compliant.
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The Under-Floor Work Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Slip
- trip or fall
- Hit by moving objects
- 2. Set up work area
- Falling from levels
- Exposure to hazardous substances
- 3. Under-floor access
- Collision with fixed structures
- Inhalation of dust or swarf
- 4. Use of tools & equipment
- Caught in/on/between objects
- Noise exposure
- 5. Electrical safety
- Contact with electricity resulting in electric shock/burns
- Sparks igniting flammable substances
- 6. Laying cables & pipes
- Musculoskeletal issues from manual handling
- Engulfment in trench
- 7. Confined space entry
- Atmospheric contaminants
- Lack of oxygen
- 8. Material handling
- Risk of materials falling onto person
- Sprains and strains from repetitive movements or over exertion
- 9. Working at heights
- Falling from heights
- Being stuck by falling objects
- 10. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Failure to use/wear PPE
- Inadequate PPE leaving part of the body exposed
- 11. Housekeeping
- Inadequate clearance/clean-up leading to tripping hazards
- Handling of sharp objects
- 12. Lighting
- Insufficient light leading to mishaps
- Glare leading to poor visibility
- 13. Ventilation
- Dusty environment causing respiratory problems
- Inadequate ventilation
- 14. Site security
- Unauthorized individuals gaining access
- Theft or damage of materials
- 15. Close out work area
- Hazardous residue
- Incorrect disposal of waste material